Riva Cucina,

800 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710

"Location was kinda hard to find. We originally went to the back of the restaurant. LOL. Once we found the place it’s on point! I ordered the old fashioned and it’s goooood. They have a good wine selection too. The clam on the shell is bomb. Our risotto and ravioli appeared to be small on portion but it’s just right! Not too much not too little and the flavor is good!! Love this place def on the pricier side. Make reservations! This is(was?) Michelin star restaurant I think and could get crowded. We were lucky it was busy on that Saturday night when we were there."

"Sauce as good as my mom's! I haven't tasted food this fresh, authentic, and flavourful in a long whle! What a gem of a restaurant! I had the Bolognese sauce over a gluten-free pasta. To-die-for! It was full of flavour, without being heavy or salty. The anti-pasta was large enough to feed the three of us, and the cocktail selection, bountiful! A perfect, cozy ambience and the lovely staff will keep us coming back for more!"

"Ordered the branzino w/arugula and roasted potatoes, it was flavorful and delicious. The woman ordered the bolognese and said it was very good. Atmosphere was very nice and upscale. For drinks, ordered an old fashioned, it was one of the best I've had. The woman ordered a margarita and it was also well made w/a hint of heat. Our server/waitress was great!"

"The experience at Riva Cucina was fantastic. The service was very attentive and relatively quick. The menu was small but definitely had the variety and tasted good for the tastebuds even for an Indian. We had a great experience and the waiters took good care of us there."

"Nice atmosphere. I ordered a seafood risotto. Full of flavour: plenty of crab, squid, prawns. Probably a bit overcooked, but I'm from Milan and as such a sever judge on risotto. I also took asparagus. Tender, juicy, perfectly cooked. I spent a total of $28. Not bad at all."